Respondent accepts responsibility for school-zone citation; magistrate rules no license points
Summary
Penny Murphy Vanover acknowledged responsibility for a May 6, 2026 school-zone citation in Wauchula; the magistrate ruled it a non-moving violation and ordered the fine paid through Blueline with no driving-license points.
Assistant Chief Thomas Fort and Admin Sergeant Chris Gicker presented evidence that a vehicle associated with Penny Murphy Vanover was clocked traveling 31 mph in a posted 15-mph school zone on May 6, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. The case was presented as a citation matter; evidence was submitted from Blueline regarding the speed measurement.
Penny Murphy Vanover told the hearing she accepted responsibility but said she had "only been in Wauchula a few times since she moved to Zolfo Springs recently" and was unfamiliar with the area. She said she was willing to pay the fine but was concerned about points on her license. Magistrate Mitchell said the matter is not a moving violation and, as agreed by Assistant Chief Fort, no points will be issued; Vanover must pay the citation through Blueline.
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